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West Bengal Assembly unanimously passes state anti-rape Bill
Updated On: 03 September, 2024 02:17 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
The draft legislation seeks capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim`s death or leave her in a vegetative state
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Pic/PTI
The West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the state anti-rape Bill after Opposition lend full support to it, reported news agency PTI.
The proposed amendments to the state anti-rape Bill moved by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, were, however, not accepted by the House, reported PTI.
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